Maryland Laws & Regulations

Statutes (Laws)

• Laws Affecting Nursing Homes
• Laws Affecting Assisted Living Facilities

COMAR — Code of Maryland Regulations: 

• • Regulations Affecting Nursing Homes:

    • Click here to view the regulations in Section 10.07.02–Comprehensive Care Facilities and Extended Care Facilities 
    • Click here to view the regulations in Section 10.07.09–Resident’s Bill of Rights
    • Click here to view selected COMAR regulations that govern common issues in nursing homes

  • Regulations Affecting Assisted Living Facilities:

    • Click here to vew the regulations in Section 10.07.14 — Assisted Living Facilities 

County Ordinances:

• • Montgomery County Family Council Legislation 

Transmittals to Facilities from the Maryland Office of Health Care Quality:

• • Transmittal regarding the compulsory Maryland Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment form 
  • Transmittal regarding Requests for Medical Records including Electronic Records
  • Holiday Decorations in Health Care Facilities
  •  Obstruction of Corridors